our things
resources for teaching
MODULE 1: WE LOVE OUR THINGS introduces children to all of things that humans make, manufacture, and create with the natural resources on Earth. Learning how resources are used and how we can value what we create.
We’ve compiled websites and resources below that may be of benefit if you’d like to learn more, expand content, adapt for different classrooms, or directly address overconsumption.
Crayon Drive
Many, many crayons end up in landfills, but The National Crayon Recycling Program helps keep millions of crayons out of landfills and create new crayons from discard crayons and crayon nubs. A great program to turn old things into new things.
TerraCycle
“Art supplies, new uniforms, instruments, and the spring musical—fundraising for your school can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be. You can earn cash for school simply by recycling and fundraising,” says TerraCycle.
Wisdom Supply
Head to Wisdom Supply for the best and most honest advice on how to supply your classroom with the most Earth-friendly products and cut back waste (and cost) considerably. One condition: willingness to make changes. You can do it!
Peterson Field Guides
Acorn Naturalists offers a very wide selection of field guides that are great tools for co-learning with children. Colorful and realistic illustrations of all kinds of beings paired with the knowledge of where and how they live.
Endangered Species
Looking for a website with a wealth of information on endangered species that specifically relates to sharing this information with children. Twinkl has pretty much everything under the sun.
Ranger Rick
This is a magazine for all ages, and it’s stood the test of time. National Wildlife Federation’s Ranger Rick connects children of all ages to nature through photos, games, literacy, math, and more. Visit the website or order the periodical.